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Applications for the 2018 Fellowship program are now open. The application deadline for this year is 12:00 noon GMT on Thursday 9th November.    WPP's unique annual Fellowships for graduates and MBAs aim to develop high-calibre management talent with experience across a range of marketing disciplines. The program is unique in its multi-disciplinary approach and is designed to complement the recruitment activities of individual companies. The Fellowship is comprised of three one-year rotations through our WPP companies, with each rotation chosen on the basis of the individual's interests and the Group's needs. A senior executive mentor from WPP is assigned to provide overall career guidance. On completion of the program, we work to find a position in the Group that takes advantage of the broad experience gained during the rotational program. http://www.wpp.com/wpp/careers/marketing/graduates/

Global essay competition and debate invites schoolchildren to explore practical ways to  conserve and sustainably use our oceans, seas and marine resources ( SDG 14) The annual TSL essay competition and debate is aimed at primary students (ages 7-11) and secondary students (ages 11-17), supported by Teacher Champions and schools. Register your School/Teacher Champion now (ends 15 Dec ’17) One overall Grand Prize winner (plus Teacher Champion and parent) will win a free trip to the TSL 2018 Debates & Awards in the Seychelles, which will take place du ring the first week of July 2018 . In addition, m edals will be awarded in each category for the top ten essays and for the best individual and group contributions at the Debates. All students and Teacher Champions who participate in the essay competition are invited to attend the Debates and Awards, regardless of whether their essays are singled out for special recognition as Finalists or...

Eligible Countries:  Albania, Armenia, Bhutan, Bolivia, Burkina Faso, Cambodia, Cuba, Djibouti, DR Congo, Georgia, India, Jordan, Lebanon, Macedonia, Mongolia, Nepal, Nicaragua, Nigeria, Pakistan, Peru, Philippines, Senegal, Somalia, Sri Lanka, Sudan, Suriname, Thailand, Zimbabwe. The fellowships are awarded in a very competitive selection to highly motivated professionals who are in a position to introduce the newly-acquired skills and knowledge into their employing organisation. Number of Awards:  Not specified Value of Award:  A KOP NFP fellowship is intended to supplement the salary that you should continue to receive during the study period in the Netherlands. The allowance is a contribution towards your costs of living, the costs of tuition fees, visas, travel, insurance and thesis research. If applicable, the fellowship holder is expected to cover the dif...

Application to the University of Oxford for an undergraduate course through UCAS  must be made  by 15th October 2017 Applications for 2018 entry are due to open in January 2018 Applications must be submitted by 12 noon (UK time) on  16th February 2018 The selection process will be undertaken in Spring 2018. Applicants will be informed of the outcome of their application in May 2018. Offered annually?  Yes Eligible Countries:  Low Income countries (See list below) To be taken at (country):  University of Oxford UK Eligible Fields of Study:  All subjects offered at the University of Oxford  except  Medicine http://www.ox.ac.uk/admissions/undergraduate/fees-and-funding/oxford-support/reach-oxford-scholarship

About the Award:  The 2017 award will recognize three rising African women leaders in the areas of Tech, Social Impact and Creative Entrepreneurship. Award winners will be announced via Facebook Live from the The Future of Women event in New York on 21 September 2017 in front of a live audience of African First Ladies and Women Leaders. Type:  Contests/Awards Eligibility:  The 2017 #TheFutureOfWomen Award is open to rising African women leaders of all ages, working in technology, social impact, or creative entrepreneurship; doing impactful work in Africa, primarily based on the continent. Selection Criteria:  Award selection will be based upon the following criteria: Innovation Creativity Sustainability Long term impact of the work on the future of women Public support on Instagram + Facebook via likes, shares, and comments How this award could benefit the work of the nominee Nominations will be judged by a committee of four, comprised...

Number of Awardees:  Roughly 175-200 Value of Scholarship:  Partial or fully-funded Duration of Scholarship:  4 years How to Apply: http://apply.emory.edu/apply/scholar.php

The Clarkson University is inviting all international students to apply for partial international scholarships. These scholarships range from $5,000 to $30,000 per academic year. How to Apply:  There is no separate application to complete to be considered for an international scholarship.  These application instructions are for non-U.S. citizens applying for first-year enrollment at Clarkson. To review your application, we need to receive all of the following materials: Clarkson School application Official secondary school transcript, mark sheets and national exam scores (if applicable) A  secondary school recommendation  from a school counselor, principal or headmaster Two letters of recommendation SAT or ACT score reports Clarkson SAT code: 2084 Clarkson ACT code: 2698 Official TOEFL or IELTS score reports, if English is not your first language Copy of current passport Application Deadline:  The application deadline is January 15,...